Highlights
This laptop is eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 11 (see below for further details)* The Aspire 3 from Acer is an ideal everyday laptop, designed to meet the most common computing needs with ease. With a speedy Intel Celeron CPU and 4GB of RAM, you’ll be able to handle a wide range of tasks - from word processing or spreadsheets to browsing the web. You also get a 128GB SSD, which gives you plenty of space for all your documents, media and files without compromising on performance. The Aspire 3 also features a battery life of up-to 8 hours from a single charge, meaning it can last an entire day at work or school without you having to worry about plugging it in to charge. The 14” Full HD screen offers great detail and sharpness as well as being large enough to be comfortable to use - ideal for both work and play, especially watching a move or streaming the latest boxset. Additionally, the Aspire 3 features Acer’s BlueLightShield technology which helps reduce eye strain and fatigue, particularly when using it for an extended period of time. You also get a 1-year subscription to Microsoft 365 included in the price of the Aspire 3, worth £59.99. This gives you access to the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a number of other Microsoft Office apps for as long as you have your subscription. You also get 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage included with Microsoft 365 as well, making it easier than ever to automatically back up your important files as well as sharing documents with other people. The Aspire 3 also comes with a full complement of connectivity options, for maximum convenience. Integrated dual-band Wi-Fi 5 not only allows you to get online easily but helps to minimise drop-outs and lag as well, while the 3 USB ports and HDMI port ensure you can connect a wide range of accessories and external displays without any hassle. This versatility means the Aspire 3 is perfect for families where it will be used by a number of people, especially if the kids need to do homework. It’s also a great choice for students, who will need a laptop to complete their coursework as well as being using for entertainment and casual needs. *The Windows 11 upgrade programme schedule is still being finalised by Microsoft but is expected to begin in late 2021 and continue into 2022 – availability dates will vary by device. Certain features of Windows 11 require specific hardware, for further details please see: www.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/windows-11-specificationsSpecifications
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Product type
Notebook
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Product colour
Silver
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Form factor
Clamshell
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Colour name
Pure Silver
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Country of origin
China
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Display diagonal
35.6 cm (14")
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Display resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
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Touchscreen
N
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HD type
Full HD
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Panel type
IPS
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LED backlight
Y
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Native aspect ratio
16:9
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Display surface
Matt
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Processor family
Intel® Celeron® N
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Processor manufacturer
Intel
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Processor model
N4500
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Processor frequency
1.1 GHz
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Processor boost frequency
2.8 GHz
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Processor cores
2
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Processor cache
4 MB
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Processor cache type
L3
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Internal memory
4 GB
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Maximum internal memory
16 GB
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Internal memory type
DDR4-SDRAM
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Memory layout (slots x size)
1 x 4 GB
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Total storage capacity
128 GB
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Storage media
SSD
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Optical drive type
N
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Total SSDs capacity
128 GB
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Number of SSDs installed
1
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SSD capacity
128 GB
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SSD interface
PCI Express
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Card reader integrated
N
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On-board graphics card
Y
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Discrete graphics card
N
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On-board graphics card model
Intel® UHD Graphics
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On-board graphics card family
Intel® UHD Graphics
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Number of built-in speakers
2
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Built-in microphone
Y
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Number of microphones
1
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Front camera
Y
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Front camera resolution
640 x 480 pixels
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Mobile network connection
N
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Top Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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Wi-Fi standards
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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Antenna type
1x1
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WLAN controller model
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9461
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Ethernet LAN
Y
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Ethernet LAN data rates
10,100,1000 Mbit/s
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Bluetooth
Y
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Bluetooth version
5.0
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USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
2
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HDMI ports quantity
1
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HDMI version
2.0
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Headphone outputs
1
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Microphone in
Y
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Combo headphone/mic port
Y
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Numeric keypad
N
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Pointing device
Touchpad
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Keyboard layout
QWERTY
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Keyboard language
UK English
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Operating system installed
Windows 10 Home S
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Operating system architecture
64-bit
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Bundled software
12 month Microsoft 365 subscription
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Y
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Intel Trusted Execution Technology
N
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Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Y
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Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)
N
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Intel 64
Y
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Idle States
Y
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CPU configuration (max)
1
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Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Y
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Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Y
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Battery capacity (Watt-hours)
36.7 Wh
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Battery technology
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
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Number of battery cells
2
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Battery life (max)
8 h
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AC adapter power
45 W
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Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Y
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Password protection
Y
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Password protection type
BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
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Weight
1.9 kg
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Width
328 mm
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Depth
236 mm
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Height
19.9 mm
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Package width
63 mm
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Package depth
310 mm
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Package height
480 mm
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Package weight
2.51 kg
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Product family
Aspire